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Geology (GEOL) 1
GEOL 9 Environmental Geology
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
GEOL 1 Physical Geology
Human interactions with the geological environment. Relevant aspects
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
of the geological environment and the problems currently caused by
Lecture: 54 Lab: 54
humans as they use the earth and its resources. Geologic hazards,
Advisory: MATH 50
including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and subsidence.
Minerals, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, and landscapes are presented
Emphasis on geological viewpoints concerning waste disposal, pollution,
within a framework of plate tectonics operating in concert with
geothermal energy, fossil fuels, and mining. Geologic practices related to
atmospheric and oceanic processes. A required course for students
sound land management, conservation of resources, and protection of
entering geoscience majors. May be taken by non-majors as a
the environment. Field trips required.
transferable physical science plus lab. Required field trips may involve
GEOL 9L Environmental Geology Laboratory
overnight camping.
1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
GEOL 2 Historical Geology
Lab: 54
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: GEOL 111)
Corequisite: GEOL 9 (May have been taken previously)
Lecture: 54 Lab: 54
Common laboratory practices and exercises in environmental geology.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1 or GEOL 8L
Laboratory exercises include analyzing topographic and geological maps
An Earth systems approach applied to tracing the tectonic, biologic, and
and aerial and satellite imagery. Also included are identifying common
climatic development of Earth, with focus on North America, through
mineral and rock samples, water and soil analysis, and integrating data
geologic time. Study of Earth history using geologic maps, cross-
from lab activities in problem solving exercises. Field trip required.
sections, minerals, rocks, and fossils and integrating basic geological
GEOL 10 Natural Disasters
field methods. Required field trips may involve overnight camping.
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
GEOL 7 Geology of California
Lecture: 54
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Surveys the hazards faced by humans from the natural environment.
Lecture: 54
Analyzes a variety of hazards from a geological perspective. Studies the
Natural provinces of California, namely their mineral, rock, and petroleum
impact humans have on influencing or exacerbating natural disasters.
resources, volcanoes and earthquakes, landscapes, and geologic history
Includes the role of government in responding to natural disasters. Field
as influenced by plate tectonic and surface processes. Field trips are
trips required.
required and may involve overnight camping.
GEOL 24 Geologic Field Studies: Central California
GEOL 8 Earth Science
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54 Lab: 54
Lecture: 54
Field studies of selected Central California geological provinces and
Fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. A
surrounding areas. Overnight field trips with substantial hiking required.
field trip is required. Take with GEOL 8L for lecture/lab credit.
GEOL 25 Geologic Field Studies: Southern California
GEOL 8H Earth Science - Honors
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 Lab: 54
UC Credit Limitation
Field studies of selected Southern California geological provinces and
Lecture: 54
surrounding areas. Overnight field trips required. Trips require significant
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
hiking.
An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience.
GEOL 29 Special Topics in Field Geology
Fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. A
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
field trip is required. Students may not receive credit for both GEOL 8 and
Lecture: 18 Lab: 108
GEOL 8H.
Advisory: GEOL 1 or GEOL 8 or GEOL 24 or GEOL 25
GEOL 8L Earth Science Laboratory
Field studies of designated geologic provinces and regions. Emphasis on
1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
rock identification and interpretation of geologic histories of field areas.
UC Credit Limitation
Extended overnight field trips, camping, and strenuous hiking required.
Lab: 54
Corequisite: GEOL 8 or GEOL 8H (May have been taken previously)
Laboratory applications and problem-solving in geology, oceanography,
meteorology, and astronomy. Recommended for students needing a lab
to transfer to a 4-year college or university.
2 Geology (GEOL)
GEOL 30 Global Climate Change
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
History of Earth's changing climate through geologic time and the
application of the scientific method to the global climate change debate.
Topics include the feedback systems that regulate the climate over long
and short-term time scales, the interrelationships among short and long-
term carbon cycling, plate tectonics, ocean and atmosphere circulation,
the influence and origin of greenhouse gases and the major reservoirs
of the exchangeable carbon on Earth. Required field trips may involve
overnight camping.
GEOL 31 Geotechnical Methods for Geotech
1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
Lab: 54
Prerequisite: GEOL 9L
Introduction to methods and skills utilized by professionals in the
geotechnical sector. Emphasis on technical and soft skills required for
entry-level positions. For Geotechnician Certificate Program students.
Mandatory day and overnight field trips to various field sites may require
camping and hiking.
GEOL 32 Work Experience in Geotechnician/Environmental Technician
Skills
1-4 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: GEOL 31
Provides geotechnician program students with actual on-the-job
experience in an approved work site that is related to classroom-
based learning. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock
hours per semester in the geotechnical, environmental technical, or
petroleum technical fields required for each one unit of credit. Students
are responsible for securing their own internships and internships must
be arranged to begin the first week of class.
GEOL 33 Geotechnical Methods for Geotech 2
1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
Lab: 54
Prerequisite: GEOL 31
Introduction to advanced methods and skills utilized by professionals in
the geotechnical sector. Emphasis on technical and soft skills required
for entry-level positions as soil technicians, environmental techs working
with soils and sediments, petroleum techs and other positions focused
on non-aqueous settings. For Geotechnician Certificate Program students
who have completed Geotechnical Methods I. Mandatory day and
overnight field trips to various field sites may require camping and hiking.
GEOL 99 Special Projects in Geology
2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 108
In order to offer students recognition for their academic interests and
abilities and the opportunity to explore their disciplines in greater depth,
the various departments from time to time offer Special Projects courses.
The content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester
to semester, and depend on the particular project under consideration.
Students must have an instructor's authorization before enrolling in this
course. Field trips may be required.
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